Officer charged with assault agrees to peace bond

PICTOU – A Westville police officer charged with uttering threats and assault has agreed to a peace bond in order to settle the case.

Anthony Chisholm, 57, was charged in connection with an incident on Dec. 22, 2013, in Merigomish. He had pleaded not guilty to the charges and the trial was expected to go ahead Wednesday until his lawyer and the Crown announced an agreement has been reached. The peace bond dictates that Chisholm have no contact with the victim for six months.